NBA 2K18 Thunder vs. the Lakers.

[tsbmolina]

[tsbmolina]

Kobe with the moves

[xr2unitx]

Quote: Originally Posted by tsbmolina

Kobe with the moves

Looks like something Frobe would do.

[CaseIH]

It just doesnt seem right seeing Payton and Kemp in OKC uniforms, instead of Sonics.
For the most part I like what Im seeing in gameplay footage, just wish more English speaking Americans were posting vids, along with actually having sime knowledge of the game.
I didnt think I would be this excited for this game with as early as its being released with MLB baseball season still going on and MILB baseball postseason happening now.
Usually I dont start to antsy for basketball till early Oct, whether it be NBA2k basketball or real life basketball, but Im ready for both NBA2k18 and the real NBA to get underway. Especially when considering we had to trade PG13 away. But I actually think the Pacers might surprise some people this season and not be as bad as alot of people think. Not that I think we will be a contender, especially not with Nate McMillian as HC, man I wish they would have fired him. Im sure he is a nice guy, but some people just dont fit as HC's in certain places, and Nate's just not the right fit here in Indiana as HC. Maybe he will surprise me, but I just didnt like how he handled the team last season at all.

[strawberryshortcake]

Note: This is User vs User gameplay and the user did switch to off ball teammates and that could be part of the problem. But this just stood out regardless of those factors.

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Kobe Bryant (Prime) defensive awareness should be pretty high.
Ray Allen (Prime) is an elite 3 point specialist.

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I'm mainly concerned with the initial defensive setup. What happens after could be explained due to Laker user causing Jerry West to be completely out of position.

1. Laker's user does NOT control Kobe Bryant at the beginning. Just curious as to why Kobe would leave Ray Allen so completely open. Is this suppose to be similar to the Ben Simmons/Otto Porter sequence (i.e. daring Ben Simmons to shoot a three)?

2. Kobe Bryant clamps the paint to double and leaves a wide open uncovered Ray Allen. Note: Laker's user did take control of Jerry West and completely overextends himself trying to guard Kevin Durant. User moves Jerry West completely out of bounds, allows Durant to drive the paint. Computer Kobe Bryant anticipates Durant.

3. Bottom Line: I'm simply a little concerned about Bryant's initial position directly underneath the rim and leaving Ray Allen open at the corner. I can sort of overlook Kobe doubling Durant because Thunder user completely messed up Jerry West's defensive coverage and overshot Jerry West out of bounds. Thunder user took advantage and drove Durant towards the paint. Computer Kobe Bryant anticipated Durant.

[lareka]

Quote: Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake

Note: This is User vs User gameplay and the user did switch to off ball teammates and that could be part of the problem. But this just stood out regardless of those factors. ========================================= Kobe Bryant (Prime) defensive awareness should be pretty high. Ray Allen (Prime) is an elite 3 point specialist. ========================================= I'm mainly concerned with the initial defensive setup. What happens after could be explained due to Laker user causing Jerry West to be completely out of position. 1. Laker's user does NOT control Kobe Bryant at the beginning. Just curious as to why Kobe would leave Ray Allen so completely open. Is this suppose to be similar to the Ben Simmons/Otto Porter sequence (i.e. daring Ben Simmons to shoot a three)? 2. Kobe Bryant clamps the paint to double and leaves a wide open uncovered Ray Allen. Note: Laker's user did take control of Jerry West and completely overextends himself trying to guard Kevin Durant. User moves Jerry West completely out of bounds, allows Durant to drive the paint. Computer Kobe Bryant anticipates Durant. 3. Bottom Line: I'm simply a little concerned about Bryant's initial position directly underneath the rim and leaving Ray Allen open at the corner. I can sort of overlook Kobe doubling Durant because Thunder user completely messed up Jerry West's defensive coverage and overshot Jerry West out of bounds. Thunder user took advantage and drove Durant towards the paint. Computer Kobe Bryant anticipated Durant.

Remember the Ingram- Winslow post ? I see many similarities here. It's a big problem

[lareka]

Quote: Originally Posted by tsbmolina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e95A3hR4qpU

WAAY TOO MANY SHOTS FROM CLOSE RANGE are Missing. What the heck is that ? What is 2K doing really ? Bigs miss from close range more than they make

[MarkWilliam]

Quote: Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake

Spoiler Note: This is User vs User gameplay and the user did switch to off ball teammates and that could be part of the problem. But this just stood out regardless of those factors. ========================================= Kobe Bryant (Prime) defensive awareness should be pretty high. Ray Allen (Prime) is an elite 3 point specialist. ========================================= I'm mainly concerned with the initial defensive setup. What happens after could be explained due to Laker user causing Jerry West to be completely out of position. 1. Laker's user does NOT control Kobe Bryant at the beginning. Just curious as to why Kobe would leave Ray Allen so completely open. Is this suppose to be similar to the Ben Simmons/Otto Porter sequence (i.e. daring Ben Simmons to shoot a three)? 2. Kobe Bryant clamps the paint to double and leaves a wide open uncovered Ray Allen. Note: Laker's user did take control of Jerry West and completely overextends himself trying to guard Kevin Durant. User moves Jerry West completely out of bounds, allows Durant to drive the paint. Computer Kobe Bryant anticipates Durant. 3. Bottom Line: I'm simply a little concerned about Bryant's initial position directly underneath the rim and leaving Ray Allen open at the corner. I can sort of overlook Kobe doubling Durant because Thunder user completely messed up Jerry West's defensive coverage and overshot Jerry West out of bounds. Thunder user took advantage and drove Durant towards the paint. Computer Kobe Bryant anticipated Durant.

Saw a very similar thing in the Spurs vs Heat (both All Time) vid from today aswell.

Completely done by the AI. Below are 2 pics with the concerned defender circled in red. To me, no reason why he would just leave the player on the baseline - he serves no purpose running into the middle. Reminds me of 2K17 issues personally.

It's a non issue (IMO) if I see this early and set the defensive setting to "play tight" or whatever it takes to keep this player at home. But still..... seems fundamentally off....